Commissioners went into executive session at the April 14 meeting to discuss pending litigation and reconvened to authorize county attorney Rob Morton to seek a declaratory injunction to resolve an issue in magistrate court.
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Legal 153
In the Superior Court
of Pike County
State of Georgia
Civil Action No. 2010CV-012
Rebecca Henry, Plaintiff
Jimmie Henry, Defendant
278 Marietta Hwy.
Roswell, GA 30075
Notice of Publication
By order for service by publication dated the 7th day of January, 2010, you are hereby notified that on the 7th day of January, 2010, Rebecca Ann Henry filed suit against you for divorce.
You are required to file with the Clerk of the Superior Court, and serve upon plaintiff’s attorney, Rebecca Henry, 4224 Old Zebulon Rd., Concord, Ga 30206 an answer in writing within sixty (60) days of the date of the order for publication.
Witness, the Honorable Johnnie L. Caldwell, Jr., Judge of this Superior Court.
This 7th day of January, 2010.
/s/April Jackson
Deputy Clerk, Superior court
P.O. Box 10,
Zebulon, GA 30295
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Legal 196
Notice
Georgia, Pike County
All debtors and creditors of the estate of Betty Hanson, deceased, late of Pike County, are hereby notified to render in their demands to the undersigned according to law, and all persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment to me.
This 29th day of March, 2010.
Toye Garner
Estate of Betty Hanson
2670 Vega Road
The Rock, GA 30285
Mallory & Trice, LLP
Attorneys
300 West Gordon Street
Thomaston, GA 30286
706-647-1842
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Legal 197
Citation
Probate Court of Pike County
State of Georgia
Re: Elizabeth Collins, Minor
David G. Brisendine, III, as Conservator of the property of Elizabeth Collins, represents to me by his petition duly filed, that he fully administered his duties with regard to the property of the above referenced minor.
This is therefore to cite all persons concerned, heirs, and creditors, to appear on the first Monday in May, 2010, in the Probate Court of Pike County, Georgia, to show cause if any they can, why said Conservator should not be discharged from said conservatory and receive Letters of Discharge.
/s/Lynn S. Brandenburg
Judge of Probate Court
Pike County, Georgia,
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Legal 199
Notice of Intent to Incorporate
Notice is given that articles of incorporation which will incorporate Sunbelt Landscaping & Maintenance, Inc. will be delivered to the Secretary of State for filing in accordance with the Georgia Business Corporation Code. The initial registered office of the corporation will be located at 1474 Concord Road, Concord, Pike County, Georgia 30206. The initial registered agent of the corporation at such address shall be Bradley T. Floyd.
Lisa M. Gable
Robertson & Gable, LLC
5875 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.,
Suite 170
Norcross, GA 30092
770-736-5182.
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Legal 155
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by George R Burrier to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated August 17, 2005 in the amount of $158,131.00, and recorded in Deed Book 598, Page 257, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment; the undersigned, CitiMortgage, Inc. pursuant to said deed and the note thereby secured, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed, will on the first Tuesday in May, 2010 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Pike County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 275 of the 15th Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly described as 5.282 Acres as shown on plat entitled, “Property survey for Joseph Holbrook and Tina Holbrook”, prepared by G. Tim Conkle, Registered Land Surveyor, a copy of which is recorded in Plat Book 17, Page 180, Pike County, Superior Court Records, which said plat together with the metes, bonds, courses and distances as shown thereon with respect to said property is incorporated herein and made a part hereof as fully as if set out herein.
Which has the property address of 233 Highway 18 West, Molena, Georgia., together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of George R Burrier and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
CitiMortgage, Inc.
Attorney in Fact for
George R Burrier
Anthony DeMarlo,
Attorney/awilby
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 10-06357 /FHA
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 157
Notice of Sale of Realty
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to the power of sale contained in the security deed, executed and delivered on June 26, 2008, by Daniel Sheppard and Stacie Sheppard, as grantor, to First Coweta Bank, as grantee, and recorded in Deed Book 759, at page 131, of the Superior Court records of Pike County, Georgia, which indebtedness was subsequently transferred to United Bank, as successor to First Coweta Bank, granting the property hereinafter described as collateral for the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, and by virtue of default in the payment of the indebtedness therein mentioned, which has made the aforesaid power of sale operative and effective, the undersigned, as attorney in fact for Daniel Sheppard and Stacie Sheppard, will sell at public outcry before the courthouse door in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, on the first Tuesday in May, 2010, during the legal hours of sale to the highest and best bidder, for cash, the property described in said security deed, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 225 of the First District of Pike County, Georgia, containing 10.235 acres, more or less, and being more particularly shown and designated as “OUT” Parcel “D”, containing 10.235 acres, on a plat of survey captioned Final Plat Saddle Lakes, prepared by Turner & Associates Land Surveyors, P.C., dated 2/6/07, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 25, pages 27-32, in the office of the Clerk of Superior Court of Pike County, Georgia, and which said plat, and the recording thereof, is incorporated herein for a more complete and detailed description of the property hereby conveyed.
Notice, as required by law, has been given of intention to enforce the collection of attorneys fees as set out in the note evidencing the indebtedness secured by the aforesaid security deed and this sale will be made for the purpose of paying all indebtedness, secured by the aforesaid security deed, and all expenses of sale, including attorney fees.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
This March 29, 2010.
United Bank
Beck, Owen & Murray
Attorneys, Griffin, Ga.
as Attorney-in-Fact for
Daniel Sheppard
and Stacie Sheppard
By: Kathy Pippin, P. O. Box 757
Griffin, Ga. 30224
770/412-4941
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Legal 158
Notice of Sale Under Power
By virtue of the power of sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt by David C. Jackson and Karen M. Jackson to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for American Brokers Conduit, dated December 13, 2006 and filed for record January 8, 2007 in Deed Book 685, Page 145, Pike County, Georgia records, and securing a Note in the original principal amount of $359,000.00; last transferred to The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Alternative Loan Trust 2007-5CB Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-5CB by Assignment filed for recording in Pike County, Georgia records, there will be sold at a public outcry for cash to the highest bidder before the Courthouse door of Pike County, Georgia, between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in May 2010, by The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Alternative Loan Trust 2007-5CB Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-5CB as Attorney-in-Fact for David C. Jackson and Karen M. Jackson the following property to-wit:
ALL THOSE TRACTS or parcels of land situate, lying and being in Land Lot 236 of the Eight Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as Tracts “A” and “B” on a plat of survey entitled “Property Survey for T. L. Cook”, prepared by Kenneth E. Presley, Registered Land Surveyor, dated June 21, 1971, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 1, Page 348, of the Superior Court records of Pike County, Georgia and which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances shown thereon with respect to said Tract “A” and “B”, is incorporated herein and made a part hereof as fully as if set out herein.
Said Tracts “A” and “B” as one parcel are bounded as follows: North by property now or formerly owned by Evelyn Gibson; East by property owned by James W. Landers; Southerly by the Old Thomaston Road; and West by property now or formerly owned by V. E. Sharp - all as shown on the above mentioned plat.
LESS AND EXCEPT:
Any property as described in that certain Quit Claim Deed dated October 23, 2007, recorded November 8, 2007 in Deed Book 729, Page 94, Pike County, Georgia Records and any property described in that certain Quit Claim Deed dated November 2007, recorded August 1, 2008 in Deed Book 762, Page 209, aforesaid records.
The above described property is also known as 290 Dukes Road, Manville, GA 30256.
The indebtedness secured by said Deed to Secure Debt having been declared due and payable because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of sale, including attorney’s fees, if applicable.
The property will be sold as the property of the aforesaid grantor subject to the following: all prior restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way, security deeds, or encumbrances of record; all valid zoning ordinances; matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey of the property or by any inspection of the property; all outstanding taxes, assessments, unpaid bills, charges, and expenses that are a lien against the property whether due and payable or not yet due and payable.
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, possession of the subject property is held by David C. Jackson and Karen M. Jackson.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2, the name, address and telephone number of the individual or entity who shall have the full authority to negotiate, amend or modify all terms of the above described mortgage is as follows: BAC Home Loans Servicing, L.P. f/k/a Countrywide Home Loans Servicing, LP, Attn: Jill Balentine, P. O. Box 5170, MS SV314B, Simi Valley, CA 93065, Telephone: 1-888-219-7773. The foregoing notwithstanding, nothing in O.C.G.A. § 44-14-162.2 shall be construed to require BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP for The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Alternative Loan Trust 2007-5CB Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-5CB to negotiate, amend or modify the terms of the Deed to Secure Debt described herein.
The Bank of New York Mellon FKA The Bank of New York as Trustee for the Alternative Loan Trust 2007-5CB Mortgage Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2007-5CB
as Attorney-in-Fact for
David C. Jackson
and Karen M. Jackson
Shuping, Morse & Ross, LLP
By: S. Andrew Shuping, Jr.
S. Andrew Shuping, Jr.
6259 Riverdale Road, Suite 100
Riverdale, Georgia 30274-1698
(770) 991-0000
This law firm is attempting to collect a debt.
Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 159
Georgia, Pike County
Because of the default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a deed to secure debt executed by Jamie T. Crawford to First National Bank of Griffin, dated October 31, 2007, recorded November 13, 2007 in Pike County Superior Court records and pursuant to the powers contained in said deed to secure debt, the undersigned will sell at public outcry for cash between the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in May, 2010, before the courthouse door in Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, the following described real property:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 4.90 acres, more or less, lying and being in Land Lot 91 of the Eighth Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as TRACT 2 – 4.90 Aacres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Survey for Wayne Caldwell”, dated April 30, 2002, prepared by Mark D. Pressley, Georgia Registered Professional Land Surveyor #2777, a copy of which said plat is recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 32, Clerk’s Office, Superior Court, Pike County, Georgia, and which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon with respect to the said 4.90 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
To the best of knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party in possession of the property is Jamie T. Crawford or a tenant or tenants and said property is more commonly known as 21917 Hwy. 18 E, Zebulon, Georgia.
Said property will be sold as the property of Jamie T. Crawford, and the terms of said sale shall be cash. The proceeds of said sale will be used for the purpose of paying the indebtedness due First National Bank of Griffin, including principal and interest, and will be sold subject to all unpaid taxes that may be a lien on said property.
This April 1, 2010.
/S/First National Bank of Griffin
Attorney-in-Fact for Jamie T. Crawford
Newton & Howell, P.C.
127 2 East Solomon Street
P.O. Box 551
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 227-0110
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 160
State of Georgia
County of Pike
Notice of Sale Under Power
Because of a default in the payment of the indebtedness secured by a Security Deed executed by Brian Allen Howerton to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. dated December 14, 2007, and recorded in Deed Book 737, Page 1, Pike County Records, said Security Deed having been last sold, assigned, transferred and conveyed to BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP by Assignment securing a Note in the original principal amount of $183,549.00, the holder thereof pursuant to said Deed and Note thereby secured has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and, pursuant to the power of sale contained in said Deed, will on the first Tuesday, May 4, 2010, during the legal hours of sale, before the Courthouse door in said County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said Deed, to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 7.65 acres, more or less, lying and being in land lot 108 of the ninth land district of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as lot 6 (revised) 7.65 acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “revised final plat of lots 4, 5, & 6 Mallory Farms”, dated August 29, 2002, prepared by Steve J. Reeves, Georgia registered professional land surveyor #2765, a copy of which said plat is recorded in plat book 23, page 62, clerk’s office, superior court, Pike County, Georgia, and which said plat, thereon with respect to the said 7.65 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein aid of this description as fully as if copied at lenght herein.
Said property is known as 1237 Green Street, Concord, GA 30206, together with all fixtures and personal property attached to and constituting a part of said property, if any.
Said property will be sold subject to any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, whether or not now due and payable), the right of redemption of any taxing authority, any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, any assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, restrictions, covenants, and matters of record superior to the Security Deed first set out above.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorney’s fees in accordance with the terms of the Note secured by said Deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Brian Allen Howerton, the property, to the best information, knowledge and belief of the undersigned, being presently in the possession of Brian Allen Howerton, and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness and all the expenses of said sale, including attorney’s fees, all as provided in said Deed, and the balance, if any, will be distributed as provided by law.
BAC Home Loans Servicing, LP FKA Countrywide Home Loans Servicing LP. as Attorney-in-Fact for Brian Allen Howerton
File no. 09-017202
Shapiro & Swertfeger, LLP*
Attorneys and Counselors at Law
2872 Woodcock Blvd., Suite 100
Atlanta, GA 30341-3941
(770)220-2535/CC
Hyperlink “http://www.swertfeger.net” www.swertfeger.net
*The law firm is acting as a debt collector. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Legal 161
State of Georgia
County of Pike
Notice of Sale Under Power In Deed To Secure Debt
Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in that certain Deed to Secure Debt from Shawn T. Wommack and Tina Gayle Wommack to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. in the original principal amount of $99,000.00 dated 04/25/2007, and recorded in Deed Book 704, page 1, Pike County records, said Security Deed being last transferred and assigned to CitiMortgage, Inc., the undersigned will sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash before the Courthouse door in said County, during the legal hours of sale, on the first Tuesday of May, 2010 by CitiMortgage, Inc., as Attorney-in-Fact for Shawn T. Wommack and Tina Gayle Wommack the following described property:
All that lot, tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the Town of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, and being situate on the north side of Concord Street and beginning at a point six inches west of the southwest corner of the lot formerly owned by H.L. Green, and now or formerly by H.T. Daniel and running North 250 feet; thence west to lands now or formerly owned by J.W. Storey 77 feet; thence south along the line of this lot and the lot now or formerly owned by J.W. Storey 250 feet; thence east along Concord Street to the starting point, 77 feet.
The above property is more particularly described as follows: All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in the City of Zebulon, Pike County, Georgia, as shown on plat of survey entitled, “Property survey for Randy K. Waddell & Cassandra Jones,” dated May 30, 1984, prepared by Kenneth E. Presley, RLS, a copy of which plat is recorded in Plat Book 7, page 58. Pike County records, which plat is incorporated herein by reference, and from said plat being bounded, now or formerly, as follows; on the north by property of Joive, Inc., on the east by property of Donald E. Rogers and Patricia Ann Rogers; on the south by Concord Street (a.k.a. Georgia State Route 18); and on the west by property of Barry Alexander.
Property known as: 15761 Concord St, Zebulon, GA 30295
The indebtedness secured by said Deed to Secure Debt having been declared due and payable because of default in the payment of the indebtedness secured thereby, this sale will be made for the purposes of paying the same and all expenses of sale, including attorney’s fees, (notice having been given as provided by law).
The property will be sold as the property of The Aforesaid Grantors subject to the following:
(1) all prior restrictive covenants, easements, rights-of-way or encumbrances; (2) all valid zoning ordinances; (3) matters which would be disclosed by an accurate survey of the property; (4) the outstanding ad valorem taxes and assessments, if any; (5) unpaid water and sewage bills, that constitute liens against the property, whether due and payable or not yet due and payable; and (6) matters of record superior to the security deed first set out above.
Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 44-14-162.2 the name of the person or entity who has the full authority to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the aforementioned indebtedness is:
CitiMortgage, Inc.
4050 Regents Blvd.
Irving, TX 75063
Phone: 866-450-3172
Nothing contained in this Notice of Sale shall obligate Lender to negotiate, amend or modify said indebtedness.
To the best of the undersigned’s knowledge and belief, the party in possession is Shawn T. Wommack and Tina Gayle Wommack.
CitiMortgage, Inc.,
as Attorney-in-fact for
Shawn T. Wommack and
Tina Gayle Wommack.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt, any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
Pendergast & Jones, P.C.
South Terraces, Suite 1000
115 Perimeter Center Place
Atlanta, GA 30346
Phone – (770) 392-0398
Toll Free – (866) 999-7088
www.penderlaw.com
Our File No. 10-01474
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Legal 162
Notice of Sale Under Power.
State of Georgia,
County of Pike.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by Sarah B. Dempsey to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”) as nominee for Firstcity Mortgage Inc dba Eagle Mortgage Services , dated 03/31/2003, and Recorded on 04/01/2003 as Book No. 441 and Page No. 004, Pike County, Georgia records, as last assigned to Chase Home Finance, LLC, by assignment, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $115,389.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the PIKE County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in May, 2010, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 2.00 acres, more or less, lying and being in land lot 255 of the 1st land district and land lot 17 in the 9th land district of pike county, georgia. subject property is more particularly shown and designated on that certain plat of survey entitled: “property survey for Lowell Hortman”, dated December 15, 1998 and recorded at plat book 15, page 63, in the office of the clerk of superior court, Pike County, Georgia, prepared by G. Tim Conkle, Georgia registered land surveyor, no. 2001; and which said plat together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon is incorporated into this description by reference. The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given). The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: Chase Home Finance, LLC, 3415 Vision Drive, Foreclosure, Columbus, OH 43219, 800-848-9136. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument. To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/parties in possession of the subject property known as 249 Twin Oaks Road, Williamson, Georgia 30292 is/are: Sarah B. Dempsey or tenant/tenants.
Said property will be sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc.
The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph.
Chase Home Finance, LLC
as Attorney in Fact for
Sarah B. Dempsey.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose. 20090073400567
Barrett, Daffin & Frappier, L.L.P.
4004 Beltline, Building 2,
Suite 100
Addison, Texas 75001-4417
Telephone: (972) 341-5398.
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Legal 163
Notice of Sale Under Power.
State of Georgia,
County of Pike.
Under and by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in a Deed to Secure Debt given by Richard A. Fleming to United Bank, dated 12/21/2007, and Recorded on 12/27/2007 as Book No. 735 and Page No. 304-313, Pike County, Georgia records, as last assigned to U.S. Bank, N.A., by assignment, conveying the after-described property to secure a Note of even date in the original principal amount of $97,135.00, with interest at the rate specified therein, there will be sold by the undersigned at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash at the Pike County Courthouse within the legal hours of sale on the first Tuesday in May, 2010, the following described property:
All that tract or parcel of land containing 2.031 acres, more or less, lying and being in land lot 62 of the ninth land district of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly shown and designated as 2.031 acres according to that certain plat of survey entitled “Survey for Bryan Davidson”, dated September 9, 2004, prepared by John R. Christopher, Georgia registered professional land surveyor #1766, a copy of which said plat is recorded in plat book 22, page 143, clerk’s office, superior court, Pike County, Georgia, and which said plat, together with the metes, bounds, courses and distances as shown thereon with respect to the said 2.031 acres, is by this reference incorporated herein in aid of this description as fully as if copied at length herein.
The debt secured by said Deed to Secure Debt has been and is hereby declared due because of, among other possible events of default, failure to pay the indebtedness as and when due and in the manner provided in the Note and Deed to Secure Debt. Because the debt remains in default, this sale will be made for the purpose of paying the same and all expenses of this sale, as provided in the Deed to Secure Debt and by law, including attorney’s fees (notice of intent to collect attorney’s fees having been given).
The entity that has full authority to negotiate, amend, and modify all terms of the mortgage with the debtor is: National Default Servicing Corporation, 7720 N. 16TH Street, Foreclosure Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85020, 602-264-6101. Please understand that the secured creditor is not required to negotiate, amend, or modify the terms of the mortgage instrument.
To the best knowledge and belief of the undersigned, the party/parties in possession of the subject property known as 2823 B Kings Road, Meansville, Georgia 30256 is/are: Richard A. Fleming or tenant/tenants.
Said property will be sold subject to (a) any outstanding ad valorem taxes (including taxes which are a lien, but not yet due and payable), (b) any matters which might be disclosed by an accurate survey and inspection of the property, and (c) all matters of record superior to the Deed to Secure Debt first set out above, including, but not limited to, assessments, liens, encumbrances, zoning ordinances, easements, restrictions, covenants, etc.
The sale will be conducted subject to (1) confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code; and (2) final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed. Pursuant to O.C.G.A. Section 9-13-172.1, which allows for certain procedures regarding the rescission of judicial and nonjudicial sales in the State of Georgia, the Deed Under Power and other foreclosure documents may not be provided until final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan as provided in the preceding paragraph.
U.S. Bank, N.A.
as Attorney in Fact for
Richard A. Fleming.
This law firm is acting as a debt collector attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
20100090100141
Barrett, Daffin & Frappier, L.L.P.
4004 Beltline, Building 2,
Suite 100
Addison, Texas 75001-4417
Telephone: (972) 341-5398.
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Legal 164
Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Deborah Dennis and John Wayne Dennis to Southern Crescent Mortgage & Investment Corp. dated August 20, 2001 in the amount of $126,925.00, and recorded in Deed Book 339, Page 307, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to CitiMortgage, Inc. by assignment; the undersigned, CitiMortgage, Inc. pursuant to said deed and the note thereby secured, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed, will on the first Tuesday in May, 2010 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Pike County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land situate, lying and being in Land Lots 200 & 217 of the 1st Land District of Pike County, Georgia, and being more particularly designated as Lot No. 4, containing 3.05 acres, as shown in a plat of survey entitled Regional Properties, Inc., dated June 11, 1999, Steven A. Coleman and Associates, Inc., Georgia Registered Land Surveyor, and recorded in Plat Book 16, Page 28, Clerks Office of Pike County Superior Court in which reference is made for a more complete and accurate description.
Located on the above described property is a dwelling known and designated as 708 Turner Road, Williamson, Georgia.
Which has the property address of 708 Turner Road, Williamson, Georgia., together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Deborah Dennis and John Wayne Dennis and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
CitiMortgage, Inc.
Attorney in Fact for
Deborah Dennis
and John Wayne Dennis
Anthony DeMarlo,
Attorney/apatterson
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 09-27437 /FHA
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
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Notice of Sale Under Power
Georgia, Pike County
Because of default in the payment of the indebtedness, secured by a Security Deed executed by Jeffrey M. Swaney to Southern Horizon Bank dated January 27, 2005 in the amount of $94,000.00, and recorded in Deed Book 567, Page 2, Pike County, Georgia Records; as last transferred to Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas As Trustee Series 2005-QS9 by assignment; the undersigned, Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas As Trustee Series 2005-QS9 pursuant to said deed and the note thereby secured, has declared the entire amount of said indebtedness due and payable and pursuant to the power of sale contained in said deed, will on the first Tuesday in May, 2010 , during the legal hours of sale, at the Courthouse door in Pike County, sell at public outcry to the highest bidder for cash, the property described in said deed to-wit:
All that tract or parcel of land lying and being in Land Lot 254 of the 8th District of Pike County, Georgia, and being .50 acres designated as Lot 3 on a plat of survey prepared for J.C. Adkerson Estate, prepared by Mark D. Pressley, Ga. R.L.S. #2777, dated 11/26/2002, and revised 5/5/2003, and recorded in Plat Book 21, Page 56, Pike County, Georgia records, which said plat of survey is incorporated herein and by reference made a part hereof.
Which has the property address of 15512 Concord Street, Zebulon, Georgia, together with all fixtures and other personal property conveyed by said deed.
The sale will be held subject to any unpaid taxes, assessments, rights-of-way, easements, protective covenants or restrictions, liens, and other superior matters of record which may affect said property.
The sale will be conducted subject (1) to confirmation that the sale is not prohibited under the U.S. Bankruptcy Code and (2) to final confirmation and audit of the status of the loan with the holder of the security deed.
Notice has been given of intention to collect attorneys’ fees in accordance with the terms of the note secured by said deed.
Said property will be sold as the property of Jeffrey M. Swaney and the proceeds of said sale will be applied to the payment of said indebtedness, the expense of said sale, all as provided in said deed, and the undersigned will execute a deed to the purchaser as provided in the aforementioned Security Deed.
Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas As Trustee Series 2005-QS9
Attorney in Fact for
Jeffrey M. Swaney
Anthony DeMarlo,
Attorney/canderson
McCurdy & Candler, L.L.C.
(404) 373-1612
www.mccurdycandler.com
File No. 09-22083 /CONV
This law firm is acting as a debt collector and is attempting to collect a debt. Any information obtained will be used for that purpose.
4/7, 14, 21, 28 gpn11
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